Flower Essences

40 years ago, I was given the book Flower Essences and Vibrational Healing, written by Gurudas and Kevin Ryerson. This was a very exciting discovery for me, and I immediately began to make and use some of the essences that were listed in the book. As I was taking the essences, with no real expectation of their effects, I noticed subtle, but significant shifts in my consciousness and experience of life. The first tangible effect was the reduction of the anxiety which lived with. I was suddenly ‘coping’ with new places, experiences and travel, which had previously intensified the anxiety. I continued to make the essences, becoming more conscious of which plants to choose for their specific effects. I began to grow plants which I felt would be beneficial for myself and others and began giving them to friends and family. In every case they would report positive effects.

What are Flower essences?

In ancient times, they were used as a system of healing. Indigenous peoples also used them, working out of their intuition, collecting dew from plants. In the early 20th century, Dr Edward Bach developed, out of his own experience, the first 38 flower essences, which are are well known and used today. He was convinced that at the heart of all distress and disease were the emotional states that human beings suffer from, such as fear, anxiety, anger, greed, doubt and other negative feelings, and that these in turn led to physical illnesses. ‘Heal thyself’ was his motto, and he developed the essences so that they could be available to every human being, knowing that as emotional balance is restored, true healing can occur.

In Australia, Ian White has been furthering this work with Australian wildflowers, or Bush Essences. He shows that the Bush Essence remedies bring forth the most positive qualities that reside in all of us. So, fear is replaced with courage, hatred with love, insecurity with self-confidence etc. Further to Bach’s dream of the essences preventing physical illnesses, we are now at a stage of consciousness where we can work on developing enhanced states of being, thus furthering the evolving human condition.

In our age, there is a growing awareness of the human being consisting not only of the physical and emotional bodies, but also the subtle energy bodies – the astral, etheric, mental and causal bodies, along with our higher spiritual body. The new energetic healing modalities are working in these realms, with very encouraging results. Gurudas, the author of Flower essences and Vibrational Healing, believes that the flower essences are the best and most effective modality to reach and treat the subtle energy bodies, meridians and physical body.

How Are They Made?

Dr Bach created the first essences based on his intuitive realisation that the healing properties of flowers could be transferred to water, which captures the energetic imprint of the plant. The most common method is by sun-infusion, where freshly picked flowers are floated on the surface of pure water and placed in the sun to be infused by the sun’s energy, which helps to transfer the vibrational healing qualities of the particular flower to the water. This ‘mother’ essence is then preserved in alcohol and pure water, and from there diluted into stock or dosage bottles as required. Every flower has unique healing properties, so the choice of the flowers to be prescribed for each individual is assessed by the practitioner. Usually, a combination of essences is prescribed. Because there is no plant material in the essences, they are safe and work subtly on the emotional states of the person who is taking them. They are gentle, accessible and transformational healing remedies.

What to expect

You may realise that your thoughts have become more positive, with subtle shifts in your thinking patterns, as well as new insights and inspiration. This brings you into a clearer connection with your inner knowing and higher self.

You may notice subtle shifts in managing your daily patterns and habits, with a greater ease in breaking old habits and introducing new and more positive ones. This may bring greater harmony and happiness, in your own life and in your relationships with those around you.

Your physical wellness will likely improve, bringing a greater sense of well-being, with more energy, peace and joy. This may lessen physical pain and ailments may resolve.

One of the most important uses of flower essences is in the treatment of shock and trauma. Dr Bach’s well-known Rescue Remedy, and the bush flower Emergency essence, have been shown to immediately lessen the impact of shock, accident or trauma. This is invaluable for children, adults and animals.

Generalised states of fear, anxiety, doubt, pessimism, are all alleviated with the use of flower essences over time, resulting in a greatly enhanced quality of life.

Consultations

I offer you an individual consultation face-to-face or via phone or zoom. This way I can tailor your first combination essence bottle to address your needs at that time. This first bottle will last 3-4 weeks. As the essences work their magic, there is likely to be a need or a desire to continue with further combinations.

I work with Bach Flower Essences, Australian Bush Essences, and some of the rare essences given by Gurudas. I include the Lotus essence in all my bottles, which enhances all the other essences in the bottle.

I can provide combination bottles without a consultation, by post. These address common emotional states and can be very effective.

These states include:

Stress and Anxiety
Shock and Trauma
Transitions
Addiction
Overwhelm
Exhaustion
Carer’s stress and burnout

Positive outcomes could include:

Clarity and Focus
Calm
Creativity
Self-Discipline
Renewed energy and strength
Exhaustion
Joy

Costs

Individual consultation $40

Individualised combination bottle 30ml: $19.95

Pre-made Formula bottle 30ml: $19.95

Postage additional.

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Testimonial

As I was dealing with difficult changes in my life, Helen offered to mix me a bottle of Flower Essences, and to my surprise, I began to feel much better, and a week later, I was restored to my usual positive approach to life. This was the first time I had taken the essences, and I can highly recommend Helen to help you with your emotional states.